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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.86, 439.89 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.86, 439.89 and 190.32 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.86 : 439.89 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.86/439.89 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.86x = 439.89 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.86x = 83,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,719.86/292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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